Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed growing public outrage over alleged alterations to recently passed tax reform laws, which are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026.
Oyedele’s reaction comes amid increasing pressure from civil society organisations, lawmakers, and prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, who have all called for the suspension of the law’s implementation and a thorough investigation.
The controversy erupted when Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, accused the government of publishing gazetted versions of the laws that allegedly differ from what the National Assembly passed. He described the discrepancies as “worrisome” and potentially unlawful.
Oyedele, while reacting to the development, denied any foul play and insisted that the reforms followed due process. However, he did not rule out the possibility of administrative errors, promising that the committee was open to transparency and corrections if necessary.
As public confidence continues to waver, pressure mounts for the Federal Government to clarify the situation and ensure that due legislative procedures are upheld.
